2017 Honda Odyssey News

Honda will be releasing their fifth generation of the Odysseys in 2017. The giant Japanese automotive manufacturer has released some information regarding the 2017 version Honda Odyssey. A popular minivan choice, Odyssey 2017 will be getting much performance upgrades and a lot of new features.

2017 Honda Odyssey Exterior and Interior

In terms of its exterior, the 2017 Honda Odyssey retains its stylish look, with a few tweaks and changes, giving the car modern looks and a streamlined body. This redesign is said to maintain its light weight and an affordable production costs, so more funding can be directed into the Odyssey’s interior and engines. The 2017 Honda Odyssey will have a single, normal exhaust pipe. The body is also lower to the ground, giving more space to its engines and gearbox, improving the car’s performance. Honda has confirmed Maroon Red and Silver as possible car colors.

What makes the Odyssey superior and more popular to other minivans out there is definitely the interior. First of all, like the previous Odysseys, the 2017 one also comes with a really large interior space, giving you a lot of freedom even after putting loads of items in the car. The chairs have been fitted with natural leather, which will surely be very comforting for any drivers or passengers, especially in a long family trip. The interior design generally remains the same compared to the earlier Odysseys, with the usual six seats, plus a new folded seat in the center for larger families.

2017 Honda Odyssey Engine

Its interior is not the only good thing though; The 2017 Honda Odyssey also boasts great engine specifications. Powered with the 3.5L V6 Earth Dreams engine and a six-speed automatic transmission, this minivan can produce up to 290 horsepower, which is surely an amazing result considering the minivan’s size. Fuel efficiency is also respectable for the 2017 Honda Odyssey. Designed to consume as little energy as possible, Honda has managed to make this car run as far as 21 miles per gallon (mpg) in the city, while going as high as 34 mpg on the freeway. It has also been suggested that the 2017 Odyssey may be capable of nine-speed transmission if the driver wishes to do so, with just the simple push of a button. A four-wheel drive option is also another possible feature of this Odyssey.

2017 Honda Odyssey Price and Release Date

If you are interested in the 2017 Honda Odyssey, expect it to be out in the market sometime in late 2016. Although no official release date has been mentioned by 2017 Honda Odyssey, sources are looking at the period of November or December 2016. This amazing minivan will be available in two types: the standard LX and the Elite. LX models will have a starting price of roughly $28,000, whereas the Elite, with top class trimming and possibly better engine specs, should start around $43,000.